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doctrine of substantial equivalents

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A quick definition of doctrine of substantial equivalents:

The Doctrine of Substantial Equivalents is a rule used in patent law to determine if something is infringing on a patent. It means that even if something doesn't exactly match the language of a patent, it can still be considered infringement if it performs the same function in the same way to get the same result. This rule was created to prevent people from making small changes to avoid infringing on a patent.

A more thorough explanation:

The doctrine of substantial equivalents is a legal theory used in patent law to determine if a product or process infringes on a patent, even if it falls outside the literal scope of the patent claims. This doctrine was created to prevent parties from avoiding liability for patent infringement by making minor changes to the product or process to avoid the language of the patent claims.

For example, if a patent claims a product with a specific element, and another product has a similar element that performs the same function in the same way to achieve the same result, it may be considered an infringement under the doctrine of substantial equivalents.

However, prosecution-history estoppel may limit the use of this doctrine if the patentee voluntarily amended the claim. On the other hand, the reverse doctrine of equivalents may prevent infringement liability if the invention is substantially described by the claims of another's patent but performs the same or similar function in a substantially different way.

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oh umm. don't come to Utah. like 80-90% of things are closed on Sundays
14:33
okay I won’t
i want to go to the soda shop tho
okay the soda shops r bomb
NosyBeagle
14:55
never been to utah
NosyBeagle
14:55
too white for me ngl
NarrowFaithfulCougar
15:23
It's utahded over there. Lmfao.
this day is dragging asss
if every coffee shop was closed on the weekend here, i would die
what is life without my $7 latte
NosyBeagle
15:53
i forgo coffee on the days I wanna binge on the candy in my coworker's candy box. it would be too much sugar in one day
NosyBeagle
15:53
when i want coffee i get that shit FILLED with caramel
AngryMiniCar
16:21
Nth day practicing RC and I think I'm just really used to skimming and it's a very hard habit to break.
AngryMiniCar
16:21
:')
NosyBeagle
16:31
you can't skim. you skim you die
NosyBeagle
16:31
imagine ur nips exploding when you skim. you skim no nips
AngryMiniCar
16:32
I died 10 times today
AngryMiniCar
16:32
I have no nips left
AngryMiniCar
16:33
But yes I'll remember that every single time I try to skim from now on thank you lol
NosyBeagle
16:33
always here to help
@JupitersMoons: are you going to go to utah for law school?
i'm cutting sugar for a week because i have a wedding sunday and DAMN i want a kit kat so bad
well added sugar i guess
NosyBeagle
17:09
r u trying to fit into a dress? if so, mood
LMAOO REAL but no!!! i just don't wanna have any FAWKING BLOAT DAY OF
i'm a bridesmaid too
NosyBeagle
17:10
i feel that too
NosyBeagle
17:11
have fun
thank u beagle <3
i don't eat a lot of added sugar to begin with, but the occasional little treat is great for me
but not this week.....no little treat
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